Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Destiny

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,193 ratings analysed

3 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,483 WoodyGreen

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Destiny

House of Matriarch

3.2223 votes

Rank #60,459 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Destiny
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19843/4

Destiny1/4

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Destiny
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

DestinyHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.22/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

30%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

48%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageDestiny

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumWildflowersTangerinePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliGardeniaTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Jasmine SambacOakmossVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Neroli, Tuberose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Destiny, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Date 24%Work 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#60,459

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreciate green oakmoss and complex, sunny floral blends. It projects a nostalgic, self-assured aura, perfect for cool spring days when you want a fragrance that cuts through …

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House of Matriarch Destiny delivers a burst of bitter green resin and sunlit citrus right out of the nozzle. The opening pairs crushed galbanum and bright tangerine with a peppery bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens as lush tuberose, gardenia, and sweet neroli bloom on warm skin. An earthy base of oa…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Destiny?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Destiny is rated 3.22/5 from 23 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Destiny for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Destiny?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Destiny 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Destiny?

Destiny projects furthest (Destiny 78/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Destiny smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Neroli, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is Creation 1984 or Destiny better for summer or winter?

Destiny suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Destiny?

Creation 1984 has top notes of Galbanum, Mango, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Destiny has top notes of Galbanum, Wildflowers, Tangerine and Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Jasmine Sambac, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Benzoin.